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The nuclide having maximum value of binding energy per nucleon is |
${ }_{13}^{27} Al$ ${ }_{92}^{238} U$ ${ }_{26}^{56} Fe$ ${ }_{82}^{208} Pb$ |
${ }_{26}^{56} Fe$ |
The correct answer is Option (3) → ${ }_{26}^{56} Fe$ As we analyse the graph of Binding Energy per nucleus vs the Atomic Number. One observe that the binding energy per nucleon increases until it reaches a peak at iron (Fe), which has an atomic number of 26. After this peak, the binding energy per nucleon starts to decrease. |
